Tour Description: Self-guided

Traveling across the Italian countryside by bike is a great way to experience the country's culture and history. This tour from Florence to Rome shows the country from another side: calm, mystical and unexplored. During the 186 miles (300 km) between Florence and Rome, you will see such cities as Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto and Narni, all of which display an incredible wealth of art, treasures and history. Most of the cities have hardly been changed, allowing the landscape to appear harmonious and inviting.

Following small side roads, the tour heads through the Apennines Valley and softly curved hills of the Trasimeno Lake. Raging torrents, fascinating ravines, and roaming flocks of sheep define this part of Italy. At the end the Eternal City of Rome awaits you. There you should put aside your bike and enjoy its energy by having a cappuccino or a glass of red wine, reminiscing over the past few days of cycling through the small and secluded villages in Umbria.

Daily Program: Self-guided

Day 1: FlorenceIndividual arrival in Florence. Personal tour information briefing and distribution of the rental bikes.Overnight in Florence.

Day 2: Florence – Passignano sul Trasimeno (37 miles/60 km + train)In the morning, the tour begins with a train ride to Arezzo, where you can visit the splendid churches and palaces in the city of antiquities and gold. After touring the city, you bike along beautiful lanes through the wide plain of Val di chiana, constantly accompanied by the hill and mountain silhouettes of Southern Tuscany.

Passing Cortona, the route continues to the Trasimeno Lake and the battlefield where Hannibal fought against the Romans. Overnight stay in a small village on the lake.Overnight in Passignano.

Day 3: Passignano sul Trasimeno – Perugia (22 miles/35 km)Today's route follows the lake to Torricella before continuing on small and secluded lanes to Perugia, the day's final stop. The route passes through wide fields, rolling hills and idyllic villages. After the ride, visit the impressive San Lorenzo Cathedral, Palazzo dei Priori and the Arco Etrusco.Overnight in Perugia.

Day 4: Perugia – Assisi (19 miles/30 km)Only a short ride from Perugia is Assisi, home of St. Francis. Discover the beautiful town and cathedrals of Assisi, while enjoying breathtaking views off its hill-top location. Overnight in Assisi.

Day 5: Assisi – Spoleto (37 miles/60 km) Following the enormous Monte Subasio, the tour heads to the ancient town of Spello. Riding along a dam you cycle towards Spoleto, passing towns like Montefalco, Trevi, and Campello situated in the surrounding hills.Overnight in Spoleto.

Day 6: Spoleto – Narni (28 miles/45 km) Embedded between mountains in a wonderful landscape. Narni and its medieval streets will take you back to ancient times.Overnight in Narni.

Day 7: Narni – Rome (37 miles/60 km + train)Today's first stage from Narni to Calvi is quite hilly. After the stage, you can enjoy the calmness and seclusion of the small Umbrian town at the foot of the Sabinian Mountains, before you go by train into Rome. It is said that “all roads lead to Rome," and that’s why we are here!Overnight in Rome.

Note: Local hotel taxes are not included in the tour price. These taxes typically range from €1-5 per person/night and must be paid at hotel reception upon checkout.

Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.

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Bike Rentals: Self-guided

The bikes available for rent on this tour are:

Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed, unisex

Hybrid touring bike, 7-speed, unisex, back pedal brakes

Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed, men's frames, cross bar

Electrically assisted bike, Pedelec, unisex

Equipment included with the bike rentals:

Saddle bag (water repellent), rear

Handlebar bag (water repellent), with clear cover on top for map viewing

Tools

Pump

Repair kit (with extra bicycle tube)

Comibantion lock

Pedals:The bikes will have FLAT pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and the necessary equipment to change the pedals. Toe cages are not available to rent.

Seats:If you plan to bring your own seat, please make sure it will be compatible with a 27.2 to 31.4 mm seat post. If necessary, you may also need to bring your own adapter. The tour company will assist in switching the seat post for you.

Helmets:Helmets are NOT included with the bike rentals. You can by a helemt (not rent) from the tour company for 35 Euros. It will be a high quality, brand new UVEX I-VO helemt. You must let us know your helmet preference upon booking*. If you do not buy a helmet through the tour company, we recommend you bring your own well-fitted helmet.

*Please note that helmets must be purchased at the time of booking, and in the case of short time frame bookings, they may not be available for purchase.

Additional specifications on the hybrid touring bikes:

Modern, high-resistant aluminum frame

V-brakes

Aluminum rims

Shimano NEXUS gears on 7-speed

Shimano Alivio derailleur on 21-speed

Selle Royal Saddles

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Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

The stages from Florence to Assisi are slightly hilly during the whole tour and are primarily on small roads, country lanes and side streets. Only some very short sections are on larger roads with some traffic. There are fascinating stages along the bank of the Trasimeno Lake, rivers and through the untainted nature of Umbria.

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Feedback: Self-guided

"Florence to Rome was a very fine bicycle tour, indeed. Each day we arrived at the lunch stop to find a beautiful picnic worthy of a photograph in Gourmet Magazine. Although there are many hills between Florence and Rome, that was clear before signing on. Far offsetting the occasional challenge were the many beautiful towns, countryside, good restaurants and fine wine, to say nothing of many very nice and interesting fellow riders."- Tom R.2010

"We participated in this tour during the second week of September. The weather was lovely, still like summer. The bikes shifted gears nicely. The food was varied and delicious. Italy was scenic and beautiful. And best of all, the people we rode with were wonderful. Our fellow cyclists all spoke German as a first language (we were the only two non-Europeans), but this did not really pose a problem at all; as everyone had some English and all were very friendly and thoughtful. Florence and Rome are amazing cities, but the towns in between were also full of beauty and historic charm. We would highly recommend this bike tour to anyone."- Linda and Cliff2009

"Had a fabulous trip from Florence to Rome May 22-30. Our accomodations were excellent. We had the most delicious lunches every day. The cycling was challenging for a recreational rider but it meant we could eat and drink all the incredible food and wine that Italy has to offer. Again BikeToursDirect has done a great job. Look forward to our next adventure- maybe Portugal."- Jan2009

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How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour StartNearest Airport and Train Station: Florence, Italy

Tour EndNearest Airport and Train Station: Rome, Italy

Individual return from Rome to Florence by train, approximately 15-50 Euros.

Weather: Self-guided

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Of course, if your tour is coming up in the next week, you can also select "Forecast" to get the most current information on upcoming conditions.

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More About Italy: Self-guided

Of all European countries, none draws visitors over and over again like Italy. A peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy consists of 21 diverse regions of rolling hills, vineyards, mountains, lakes, cliffs and islands. Each region has its unique charm, but all share the ‘Italian’ view that life should be taken at a slow pace with time to enjoy conversation, food and drink. Together, Italy’s regions boast the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi and Pisa are a few of the country's renowned cities along with Italy’s 95,000 monumental churches, 40,000 forts and castles and 5,600 museums and archaeological sites. Whether you ride a gondola through Venice’s Grand Canal, stroll along Lake Como or visit the Coliseum in Rome, the opportunities are endless when visiting Italy.

Tour Company Background: Eurofun Touristik GmbH : Self-guided

Eurofun Touristik, also known as Eurobike, was founded in 1993. The company stands for long-term experience in tourism, specializing in cycle holidays. The company has continued to expand over the years, adding "Rückenwind Reisen” in Oldenburg/Germany to the Eurofun group in 2002 and "Eurohike" was founded to service the growing demand for hiking holidays in 2004.

Eurofun's strenths include professional and meticulously researched routes, modern and regularly maintained bicycles, tour guides who know the country accompanying group tours and very detailed travel documentation for individual tours. Along with these aspects, Eurofun offers excellent working support service, luggage transfer and accommodation in hotels with a comfortable ambience and cozy atmosphere.

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Terms and Conditions: Eurofun Touristik GmbH : Self-guided

I. Cancellation through the customer/substitute participant/change in booking1. The Customer may withdraw from the agreement at any time prior to the start of travel. We recommend that the Customer communicate his or her cancellation in writing. In the event of a cancellation or no-show, we shall be entitled to charge the following fees (percentages refer to the price of travel):

Up to the 28th day before the beginning of the journey: 20%, at minimum € 50

From the 27th to the 14th day before the beginning of the journey: 30% of the travel price

From the 13th to the 8th day before the beginning of the journey: 50 % of the travel price

From 7th to 4th day before the beginning of the journey: 70%

From 3rd day to no-show: 90%

By travel expensen 100% of the travel price.

In each case a cancellation insurance is recommendable. We recommend a travel withdrawal insurance, please note that the insurance doesn't work for travel expenses. For that case you shall take an additional insurance.

For bike and boat tours offered through EUROFUN, the following cancellation penalties apply:

Until 84 days before start of the journey 10%

From 83 days to 42 days 30%

From 41 days to 28 days 60%

From 27 days to 4 days 80%

From 3 days and no-show 90%

By travel expensen 100% on the travel price.

2. Each registered travel participant may allow a third-party to take his or her place if he or she notifies us thereof in writing up to three days prior to the start of travel. EUROBIKE may refuse the third party's participation for good cause. The conditions of cancellation above shall apply. If a substitute person takes the registered participant's place, this shall not affect the original contract. We shall be entitled to charge € 50,- for change fees.

3. Changes to the booking in terms of number or types of rooms, hotel category and type of board shall, providing such is possible in the hotels and there is sufficient capacity available, is basically possible up to 14 days prior to the start of travel. Nonetheless, we will however have to charge you for the time and effort involved. For each change, we shall charge you € 50,-.

II. Signing the travel agreement1. By registering, the Customer undertakes to enter into a travel agreement with EUROFUN TOURISTIK GMBH (hereinafter referred to as EUROBIKE). Registration shall take place in writing on the form designated for this purpose. A telephonic, oral or other form of registration with us or one of our partner agencies shall be equally binding. Registration shall be carried out by the registering party for all co-named participants. The registering party firmly agrees to these conditions of travel, including on behalf of and for the co-named participants.

2. The agreement shall come into being upon acceptance by EUROBIKE or its partner agencies upon sending the booking confirmation.

IV. Services 1. With regard to the scope of the contractual services, the descriptions of service provided in the current EUROBIKE catalogue shall be authoritative, but not however any differing statements or promises by intermediary travel agencies, town or hotel brochures or other third parties. The stopover locations are the most frequent and main stopover destinations on the cycling tours.

Under certain circumstances, we must require your consent to be placed in towns in the immediate vicinity without any deductions.

2. The price of travel listed is per person based on occupancy in a double bed room. If available, a single bed room can be booked for a surcharge. In some hotels however there are only a limited number of single bed rooms meaning that you may if necessary have to make due with a simpler room or, under certain circumstances, have to go to another hotel or private bed and breakfast. If, exceptionally, no single bed room can be made available, you will have to share a room in a two bed room. In this case you will of course receive a prorated refund.

3. For families, we grant the following discounts off the basic price and extra nights as a third person in a double room with two full paying guests: 0 to 5.99 years old: 100% (any costs incurred shall be paid on site), 6 to 11.99 years old: 50%, 12 to 14.99 years old: 25%, age 15 and up: 10%

V. Liability and restriction of liability1. EUROBIKE shall be responsible for making pre-travel preparations, careful selection and monitoring of the service providers as well as for the accuracy of the descriptions of service valid for the period of travel at the time our catalogue is printed.

2. Travellers shall take part in our cycling journeys at their own risk. Minors may only participate in a journey when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

3. Every travel participant shall be responsible for ensuring that his or her health is suitable for the requirements of travel.

4. In addition, every travel participant shall be responsible for the observance of traffic regulations.

5. The conditions of carriage of the particular transport companies shall apply to all means of transport (bus, boat, airplane, etc.).

6. If, due to reasons beyond our control (adaptations, renovations, etc.) a scheduled tour cannot take place, we cannot assume any liability.

7. In the event of damage caused solely by one of the service providers selected by us or which is not due to premeditation or gross negligence on our part, then our liability shall be limited, regardless of the legal basis, to three times the price of the journey.

8. In the event of loss or damage to travel luggage, we shall only be liable if the loss or damages is caused by us and is communicated to us immediately after the occurrence. In this event, we shall only be liable for up to a max. of EUR 200.00 per person. We assume no liability for: items which are not usually transported in travel luggage, means of payment of any sort, for visual damage and damage to handles and wheels or damages to pieces of luggage weighing more than a total of 20 kg. We recommend that you take out a travel security package to cover these risks.

Transportation of customer bicycles before, during and after our cycling journeys is possible at the Đustoŵer’s oǁŶ risk oŶly. The settiŶgs of our ĐyĐle Đarriers are fitted to our reŶtal ďiĐyĐles, therefore minor damages (e.g. scratches to the paintwork) can occur. Consequently, we cannot be made liable for damages originating from transportation. Above mentioned limitation of liability is also applicable for partner tours and transportation via third parties.

9. If a journey is cancelled due to reasons beyond our control (strike, natural disaster, etc.) or if the minimum number of participants of guided group tours (8 people) and bike & boat tours (15 people or as listed in the offers) is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the journey up to 25 days before the planned travel date. In this event you shall be notified without delay and will be refunded any amounts already paid to us. You shall not be entitled to any compensation beyond this.

VI. Warranty

1. Remedies: If the travel service cannot be performed as specified in the agreement, the Customer can demand redress. What is contractually specified shall be based on the one hand on the description of service and on the other on what is customary in the destination country. EUROBIKE can refuse a remedy if it requires disproportional costs and efforts but shall also be entitled to provide a remedy in the form of services of equal or greater value. Substitute services can only be refused by the Customer for a significant, objectively identifiable reason. The demand for a remedy shall be communicated directly to us or to the guide. The guide shall have no authority to recognise claims.

2. Travel Price Reduction: The Customer may, after returning from the journey, request a reasonable reduction in the price of travel (discount) for the duration of the contractually non-contractually compliant portion of the journey until a remedy is provided by EUROBIKE. The reduction shall not apply if and to the extent that the traveller, through his or her fault, fails to communicate the deficiency to the parties listed in Item VI (1) in a timely manner so as to enable them to provide a remedy.

3. Any claims must be lodged with us no later than one month after the contractually scheduled end of travel.

VII. Cooperation Obligation1. If the traveller does not receive the travel documents in a timely manner, he or she must inform EUROBIKE without delay.

2. The traveller is required, in the event of any issues disrupting the provision of the services as described in the agreement, to take all reasonable steps to contribute to remedying the disruption any to minimise or avoid any damage. The Customer is, in particular, required to lodge his or her complaints without delay to the parties named in VI (1). These parties shall be in charge of providing a remedy if such is possible. If the Customer fails, through his or her fault, to communicate a deficiency, than he or she shall have no claim to a reduction in price.

VIII. Miscellaneous1. The Customer shall be responsible for complying with all passport, visa, customs and health regulations.

2. We must reserve the right to make changes to prices and services and to correct any mistakes and typographical errors.

3. The invalidity of individual provisions in the travel agreement shall not invalidate the rest of the agreement.

2. The Customer may only bring legal action against EUROBIKE at its registered place of business.

3. The Customer's place of residence shall be authoritative for actions by the travel against the customer unless the action is directed against general merchants or persons without a general place of jurisdiction in Austria. In this case, the registered office of the tour operator shall be authoritative.

Operator

For all journeys designated as original tours, a member of the EUROFUN-group (Eurobike, Eurotrek, Rückenwind, SE-Tours, Espace Randonnée, Radreisefreunde) is the operator. For all other tours, EUROBIKE – EUROFUN TOURISTIK is the travel booking agent.

Subject to changes to the offering and mistakes, typographical errors and calculation errors.

Insurance of customer funds

Pursuant to the Travel Agency Guarantee Decree [Reisebürosicherungsverordnung (RSV)] for all-inclusive journeys offered by EUROBIKE - EUROFUN TOURISTIK GMBH (registration number 1999/0035 in the Directory of Tour Operators of the Federal Ministry of Economics, Family and Youth, customer funds are secured subject to the following conditions: any payments exceeding those indicated in Item II or previously paid down payments and payments of balances owing may not be demanded nor are they secured.